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Citations
Citations
When doing any kind of research project, you must cite the source you used to get your information. This includes quotes, ideas and information. Use the MLA and APA guides below or the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers which is available in the Library.
Most classes at Binghamton High School will require that you use the MLA format. Use the links below to assist you with citing your sources.
What Is Plagiarism? Intentional vs. Accidental
In theory, plagiarism is a fairly simple concept: it involves stealing the words and/or ideas of another without attribution or acknowledgment. In practice, however, there are a number of distinct aspects that constitute an act of plagiarism and that distinguish plagiarism from other kinds of academic violations. Individual schools, institutions, and disciplines may employ somewhat different definitions.
Civic Online Reasoning
Civic Online Reasoning
Before sharing, or using information, ask yourself 3 questions.
1) Who's behind the information?
2) What's the evidence?
3) What do other sources say?
Here are two resources for understanding the media and how to be vigilant of misinformation and disinformation.
News Literacy Project - The Sift (weekly newsletter) - focus is on journalism and media in identifying bias, fake news, and credible information
Stanford History Education Group (SHEG) - focus is on civic online reasoning
Copyright and Creativity for Ethical Digital Citizens - resources for copyright and fair use
Here are some links to online Fact Checker Sites.
Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR)
AllSides - We expose people to information and ideas from all sides of the political spectrum so they can better understand the world — and each other. Our balanced news coverage, media bias ratings, civil dialogue opportunities, and technology platform are available for everyone and can be integrated by schools, nonprofits, media companies, and more.
Accuracy in Media - Accuracy in Media is a citizens’ media watchdog whose mission is to promote accuracy, fairness and balance in news reporting. AIM exposes politically motivated media bias; teaches consumers to think critically about their news sources; and holds the mainstream press accountable for its misreporting.
Fact Check - nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics.
Politifact - nonpartisan fact-checking website to sort out the truth in American politics. PolitiFact was created by the Tampa Bay Times, a Florida newspaper, in 2007. In 2018, PolitiFact was acquired by the Poynter Institute, a nonprofit school for journalists.
NPR Fact Check - special series of political fact checks
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